En Santa Cruz: Moe's Alley Presents: The James Hunter Six "Off The Fence Tour" w/ Oscar LaDell

Moe's Alley presents the return of Grammy-nominated The James Hunter Six with special guest Oscar LaDell! Wednesday, December 9, 2026 Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm $30 in advance // $35 day of the show 21+ * No Refunds | All sales are final * Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com * Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event * Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event ==== THE JAMES HUNTER SIX The James Hunter Six returns with their first album on Easy Eye Sound, delivering another dose of timeless rhythm & soul. British singer, songwriter and GRAMMY-nominated James Hunter has been a legendary fixture in the scene for over three decades with his gritty voice and sharp songwriting earning him acclaim around the world. This new record features a rare duet with longtime collaborator Van Morrison ('Ain't That A Trip'), marking a full-circle moment for the artist hailed by MOJO magazine as , "rdquo" -> The United Kingdom's Greatest Soul Singer." Hunter and his six-piece band have toured the world for decades from tiny clubs to large festivals, with Hunter also sharing the stage to support legends including Mavis Staples, Aretha Franklin, BB King, Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, and Van Morrison. Whether belting out up-tempo R&B or crafting candle-lit ballads, James Hunter is a must-see artist who effortlessly draws from the depths of his musical well, leaving audiences captivated and craving more. Set for release January 16th, 'Off The Fence' is a landmark album for James Hunter himself for a number of different reasons. In many ways it represents his past, his present and his future. The new album is the perfect amalgam of everything that is great about James Hunter's songwriting, delivery and outlook. It also marks a fresh start. His first release on Dan Auerbach's (The Black Keys) Easy Eye Sound label, 2026 is going to be a big year for Hunter, striking the world with music that matters. Get ready to ride with The James Hunter Six. OSCAR LADELL Oscar LaDell is a Singer-Songwriter based in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia. Raised in a rural seaside village in the South of Aotearoa/New Zealand by bohemian American immigrants, Oscar grew up nurturing a love of old music & fantasy books while earning pocket money as a farmhand. A second generation musician, LaDell grew up listening almost exclusively to Blues & Soul introduced to him by his parents. The results of this musical diet are immediately evident in his work. Inspired by musical traditions of resistance, LaDell's music is deeply evocative in its oscillation between the personal and political. Direct, yet hard to define, LaDell's songs are anchored by his rich, storied voice and feature minimalist arrangements that recall an atmosphere familiar to him from a solitary upbringing in the coastal wilds of Aotearoa. With his upcoming debut album Untouchable & preceding singles, Oscar tells the story of living his 20's in the 2020's; a coming-of-age characterised by heartbreak, resilience and the need for change.